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Brussels sprouts vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brussels sprouts and Pimiento

  • Brussels sprouts have more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Pimiento have more Vitamin A.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 141% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 31 times less Vitamin B5 than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 0.309mg of Vitamin B5, while Pimiento contains 0.01mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw and Pimento, canned.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 14% 63% 16% 5.2% 7.3% 1.8% 12% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 159% 14% 0% 4.3% 14% 12% 0.6% 50% 0% 21% 4.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2990%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2032.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +252.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~84.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.5%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Water ~93.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94931.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Pimiento
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Pimiento Opinion
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.1g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 85mg 84.9mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 3.2g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 5.1g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 6mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 158mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Sugar 2.2g 2.71g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.049mg Brussels sprouts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.19mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 14mg Pimiento
Vitamin A 754IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A 38µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.69mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.092mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.017mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.615mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.01mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.215mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 8.3µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 6µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 6.3mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.02g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.161g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.014mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.036mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.058mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.049mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.013mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.034mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.046mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Pimiento
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Brussels sprouts
43%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.